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Top 10 Events in July

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

The July calendar is packed full with some amazing events. Check out our top 10 events not to miss this month. There are many more fantastic events happening this month so be sure to check out our calendar at www.DowntownDurango.org or www.whatshappeningdurango.com

Top 10 Events not to miss in July:

Diamond Belle Saloon Gunfights, Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5:30 in front of the Diamond Belle Saloon. Bring the family Downtown and see a Wild West gun fight. More information at https://strater.com/

True West Rodeo, Every Wednesday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds at 6:30pm. Enjoy LIVE Wild West entertainment each Wednesday night throughout the summer. The show includes broncs, bulls and lots of Wild West entertainment for the entire family. For more information go to: http://www.truewestrodeo.com.

Free Concert Hall at the park, Every Thursday from 5:30-7:30pm at Buckley Park. Enjoy music in the park on Thursday nights through July 26, the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College and Alpine Bank present live music in Buckley Park. This event is family-friendly. Bring your blankets, chairs and picnics, though light food items will be available at the park for purchase. More information at: https://www.durangoconcerts.com.

Music in the Mountains, Classical Music Festival, July 7-29 at various venues. Enjoy the sounds of classical music in the Four Corners. Offering a variety of shows to delight your musical pallet. For more information and to purchase tickets go to: http://www.musicinthemountains.com/

Fab Fridays in July, July 13, 20 & 27, Downtown Durango from 5pm-8pm. Celebrate our downtown businesses each Friday in July. Each week events will be held 5-8pm in different blocks of downtown businesses. Merchants will have a variety of interactive events, talks, demonstrations and more. For a list of events visit www.DowntownDurango.org/FabFridays

Durango Roller Girls Home Opener, Saturday, July 14, Chapman Hill Ice Arena, 7-9pm. The Durango Roller Girls will take on the 10th Mountain Roller Dolls for the first home opener. This is a fun and exciting event for the whole family. Doors open at 6pm. Ska beer, merchandise and concessions available at the event. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the Door. Kids under 12 are free. https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3520826

Rocky Mountain Uke Fest, July 13 from 5pm to 7pm at the Rochester Hotel. Ukulele enthusiasts will enjoy this annual UkeFest event. This event includes workshops and concerts. Drinks and cocktails are available. More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1956783741288927/

KSUT Party in the Park, Friday, July 20 from 5-9 pm at Buckley Park. Dance the night away with KSUT during their annual Party in the Park, featuring the music of The Big Takeover and Baracutanga. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show. Tickets are for General admission festival-type seating, so bring your own chairs, tarps and blankets. Children 12 & under admitted free with paying adult. More information at www.KSUT.org

Wailin’ Jenny’s, July 24 at 7:30pm at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. Enjoy the music of one of today’s most beloved international folk acts. Founding members Moody and Mehta along with New York-based Masse continue to create some of the most exciting music on the folk-roots scene. Purchase tickets at https://durangoconcerts.tix.com/Event.aspx?EventCode=1078278

The Animas Valley Balloon Rally is back with events taking place Friday October 19 and Saturday October 21. All events are free to the public and offer a great opportunity to get up close to the beautiful balloons. First event takes place on Friday, October 19 with the Downtown Balloon Glow on the 500 block of Main Avenue.
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